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DA52 UAG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,006 mi
Last recorded92,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 UAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,006 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall body work condition (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,004 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet under bonnet items not checked (3.1 (c))

Front Body insecure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has sharpe edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door handle surrond has sharpe edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall body work condition (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,150 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 85,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,182 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 50,323 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,238 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,771 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DA52 UAG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA52 UAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA52 UAG registered?

DA52 UAG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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